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Jacques Brel Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near La Grand Place

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
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Bar (on property)
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Located in the heart of Brussels, Jacques Brel Youth Hostel offers a complimentary breakfast buffet and has its own Belgian restaurant. Guests can unwind in the garden, challenge friends in the arcade room, or use the in-room WiFi to plan their next day's adventures.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shower, towels

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Upper Town, a neighborhood in Brussels, Jacques Brel Youth Hostel is near a metro station. La Grand Place and Atomium are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Avenue Louise and Brussels Christmas Market. Museum of Musical Instruments and Natural Sciences Museum are also worth visiting.
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Rue de la Sablonnière 30, Brussels, 1000

What's nearby

  • Belgian Comic Strip Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Palace of Brussels - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • La Grand Place - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Brussels Christmas Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • European Union Parliament Building - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Botanique-Kruidtuin Station - 3 min walk
  • Brussels-Congress Station - 7 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Caberdouche - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar A Pain - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Coin Royal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oasis | Gay sauna - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Better than Hungry - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Jacques Brel Youth Hostel

Hostel near La Grand Place
Near Brussels Christmas Market, Jacques Brel Youth Hostel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site Belgian cuisine restaurant. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • A reception hall and luggage storage
Room features
All 170 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.24 per room, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Gîte-Auberge Jeunesse Jacques Brel Hostel Brussels
Gîte-Auberge Jeunesse Jacques Brel Hostel
Gîte-Auberge Jeunesse Jacques Brel Brussels
Gîte-Auberge Jeunesse Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Brussels
Jacques Brel Youth Brussels
Jacques Brel Youth
Jacques Brel Youth Hotel Brussels
Gîte Auberge de Jeunesse Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Brussels
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Jacques Brel Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Jacques Brel Youth Hostel located?

Located in Upper Town, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cirque Royal, La Grand Place, and Brussels Christmas Market. Le Botanique and City 2 Shopping Mall are also within 10 minutes. Botanique-Kruidtuin Station and Madou Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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